Dr. Nevitt received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. His graduate studies were completed at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater where he received a Master of Science degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology.

Dr. Nevitt's experience includes 21 years as a psychology instructor for Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Nebraska. He completed additional graduate studies in counseling at Wichita State University and worked as a substance abuse counselor for Comcare Addiction Treatment Services in Wichita, Kansas. Comcare is the largest outpatient treatment center in the state of Kansas.

Dr. Nevitt is a member of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Dr. Nevitt is a member of the Society for Teaching Psychology.

Dr. Nevitt is a Full Professor of Human Services at Peru State College (March 2012).

He regularly serves on he Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation Team and currently is the Chairperson of the Campus Judicial Board.

Awards/Recognitions:

James Gibson-Student

Trio-Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

Wichita State University, July 2001

Study Title - Environmental Determinants of Substance Abuse

School of Professional Studies "Instructional Innovation" Award, Spring 2006